Phrase guide

broken field

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A field in which there are defensive players from the other team between the player who has the ball and the goal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

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noun

Meaning 2

A field that has been plowed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle

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